Installing Series 8400 Retractable Bollards

Comprehensive instructions on the installation of collapsible bollards

Comprehensive instructions on the installation of collapsible bollards

With Reliance Foundry’s premier line of retractable bollards, access can be granted or restricted to accommodate the changing needs of streetscapes. The sleek R-8400 series retractable bollards can be collapsed into the ground. The bollard is lowered by inserting a key into its shaft and turning. The bollard can be telescoped back into position using the folding handle on the head of the bollard. It is locked in its upright position by re-inserting the key and turning. Reliance Foundry’s R-8400 series retractable bollards eliminate the storage space required for removable bollards and provide the ultimate in flexibility of access control.

Retractable bollards are intended to act as solely visual traffic deterrents that temporarily restrict or limit access to particular areas. It is important to note that, the bollard will offer little impact resistance.

Installation Equipment Required

Measuring Tape

Chalk

Chalk Line

Auger or Post Hole Digger

Dirt Tamper (optional)

Trowel

Touch-Up Paint (can be easily sourced at automotive part stores)

Surface Preparation and Determining Layout

* NOTE: Bollards should be left in their packaging until the exact moment of installation

Study the site plans:

Site plans are generally created by the architect of the project. The architect will mark the intended location of each bollard on the plan. Ensure that the plan coincides with the site and familiarize yourself with the intended arrangement of the bollards.

Designate where each bollard will stand:

If the bollards are intended to be installed to create a uniform-looking straight line, many contractors find it beneficial to snap a chalk line. This will help determine the center-point of each receiver that will hold a bollard. The center-point of each receiver should be marked with chalk, spray-paint or a felt pen.

Create the installation hole for the bollard:

Center an auger on the installation mark and bore a hole that is at least 54” (1.37m) deep with a diameter of 14".

Add drain rock to the installation hole:

Add a minimum of 12" of drain rock to the installation hole. If the installation hole has been bored deeper than 54”, add more drain rock.

Place the bollard in the installation hole:

Remove the bollard’s packaging and place it in the center of the installation hole. Ensure that the top of the bollard’s base will sit a ¼" above the concrete’s grade. This will allow a tapered draft to be created around the bollards base. The tapered draft will assist with the mount’s drainage.

Extend the bollard:

Raise the bollard to its upright position. Hold a level against it vertically and ensure that the bollard will sit plumb with the surface of the concrete. Collapse the bollard back into the mount, ensuring not to disrupt the mount’s position.

Pouring the Concrete

Mix and pour the concrete:

Ensure that the proper ratio of water and concrete mix is used. The concrete should have a similar texture to mouldable clay. Pour the concrete evenly and avoid disrupting the casting anchors. Pour the concrete until it meets the tip of the base’s mount. Use a trowel to work the excess concrete into a tapered draft that connects the surface of the concrete to the bollard’s mount.

Allow the concrete to cure:

A lot of elements factor into a concrete surface’s cure time. Moisture in the environment and cool temperatures can both significantly slow the process. It is generally recommended that a minimum of 2 -3 days wait should be given before beginning construction projects on new concrete surfaces.

Installing the Bollard

Place the bollard in the receiver:

Remove the cardboard and plastic packaging from the bollard and carefully lower it into the receiver to avoid damaging the bollards surface. Lift the lid and set it over the stud. Attach the pad lock and fasten it.

Inspect the installation:

At a distance, examine the plain of view. All bollards should appear to be perpendicular with the surface of the concrete.

Check the bollard for any signs of surface damage:

If the bollard was scratched or scraped during installation, it can be repaired with touch up paint, commonly found at automotive stores. Abrasions must be covered to avoid rust and ensure the proper life of the bollard.

Care and Maintenance

Reliance Foundry manufactures its products to the highest design standards to ensure their durability. Reliance’s line of bollards are finished with a long-lasting powder-coating. This powder-coated finish will protect the bollard in typical North American climates, however, proper care and maintenance is required. In most environments, regularly-performed inspections and routine cleaning will ensure that a bollard retains its aesthetic appeal and does not become damaged by the elements.